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Creator Kollner, Augustus, b. 1813.
Title East view of Philadelphia, Pennsylva. and part of Camden, New Jersey. [graphic] / Drawn from nature by A. Kollner.
Publisher Philadelphia: Lithy. of A. Kollner, Dock St
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1856
Date c1856
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, tinted with one stone; 44 x 75 cm. (17.5 x 30 in.)
Description Bird's eye view looking from Camden toward the east side of the city. Tree-lined blocks of residential and commercial buildings in Camden predominate the foreground. The tower of the Philadelphia-Camden Ferry House and light traffic on Market Street comprises the townscape as well. Several types of vessels, including ferries, steamboats, and sailing ships traverse the Delaware River. In the distance, the cityscape of Philadelphia between Port Richmond and Southwark to West Philadelphia is visible. Includes Fairmount, Girard College, the Navy Yard, Blockley Almshouse, and the steeple of Christ Church. View also shows Smith and Windmill islands, and several ships docked along the piers lining the Delaware riverfront.
Is referenced by Wainwright 104
Notes Philadelphia on Stone
POS 200
Wainwright retrospective conversion project, edited.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc864 K81.
Subject Vessels -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works.
Camden (Pa.) -- Pictorial works.
Delaware River (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.) -- Pictorial works.
Smith and Windmill Islands (Philadelphia)
Genre Lithographs -- Tinted -- 1850-1860.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **W104 [P.2083]
Accession number P.2083